Description

Sloppy Cheeseburger Pasta is everything you love about a juicy cheeseburger—tangy ketchup, savory beef, melty cheese—all wrapped up in one cozy skillet pasta dish. It’s quick, family-approved, and bursting with nostalgic flavor. Think Hamburger Helper, but way better. #CheeseburgerPasta #OnePotMeals #EasyComfortFood

Ingredients

Scale

Beef Mixture

1 lb ground beef
1/2 cup yellow onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

Sauce and Pasta

1 1/2 cups beef broth
1 cup milk
1/3 cup ketchup
1 tbsp yellow mustard
2 cups dry elbow macaroni
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
Optional: diced pickles or green onions for garnish

Instructions

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and onions until the beef is browned and onions are soft, about 5–6 minutes. Drain excess grease.
Add minced garlic, salt, and pepper; cook for another minute.
Stir in the beef broth, milk, ketchup, mustard, and dry macaroni. Bring to a simmer.
Cover and cook for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender and liquid is mostly absorbed.
Reduce heat to low and stir in the shredded cheddar and mozzarella until melted and creamy.
Garnish with pickles or green onions if desired, and serve hot!

Notes

Use ground turkey or plant-based meat for a lighter version.
Add a dash of hot sauce for a spicy kick.
Leftovers reheat well—store in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
Calories: 560
Sugar: 7g
Sodium: 680mg
Fat: 28g
Saturated Fat: 14g
Unsaturated Fat: 11g
Trans Fat: 1g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 35g
Cholesterol: 100mg

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